Tous les mêmes
2013 single by Stromae
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"Tous les mêmes" (French for '[they are] all the same') is a song by Belgian singer Stromae, released on 23 September 2013. The song has peaked at number one on music charts in both Belgium and France.
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| Single by Stromae | ||||
| from the album Racine carrée | ||||
| Released | 23 September 2013 | |||
| Recorded | February 2013 | |||
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| Length | 3:30 | |||
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| Songwriter | Stromae | |||
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| "Tous les mêmes" on YouTube | ||||
Music video
The music video, directed by Henry Scholfield, was released on YouTube on 18 December 2013 and features Stromae partly dressed as a woman. The track shows the life of a female Stromae, annoyed as she is with the attitude of men and what they do. Throughout the video, Stromae depicts various stereotypical remarks women make about men, accompanied by the non-verbal cues the other characters in the video make. However, when he switches to his other side, which represents men, various stereotypical remarks that men make about women and relationships get expressed as well. The lighting effects in the video (green light for male Stromae, pink light for female Stromae) aid the interpretation of the song. The video has received over 495 million views as of May 14, 2026.[1]
Chart positions
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Austria (IFPI Austria)[29] | Gold | 15,000* |
| Belgium (BRMA)[30] | Platinum | 20,000* |
| Canada (Music Canada)[31] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| France (SNEP)[32] | Platinum | 192,000[32] |
| Italy (FIMI)[33] | 2× Platinum | 60,000* |
| Spain (Promusicae)[34] | Gold | 30,000‡ |
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| Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[35] | Gold | 1,300,000† |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
Cover versions
Angélina Nava performed the song during the final of the 2017 season of the French TV series The Voice Kids, later going on to win the show.[36]